Is This the Ultimate Landscape Photography Tripod?
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2018
- In this video I discuss the events of my last landscape photography video which saw me uncomfortable asking people to move after they walked in to my composition. I also show you guys my new Induro Stealth GIT304L Tripod and talk about it in depth, including dimensions, weight and why I bought it.
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Really well put Tom. Completely agree - everyone has a right to be there. Doesn’t make it any less frustrating though... 🤦♂️ I have to say that in the lakes this week I found there to be a lot of very considerate photographers 👍
Thanks dude. I heard you were knocking about the Lakes. We must have missed each other by a couple of miles.
Thomas Heaton yep - running workshop - stunning few days.
Awesome looking tripod.
I'm no professional by any means so i know that some guys who are have a proper attitude when they see me with my canon 70d or 1200 d. They look at me with a disgusted look as if to say HA! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? One guy even took the time to speak to me. He said I STARTED OFF WITH A WATER PISTOL TOO, BUT NOW I'VE GOT A PROPER JOB.
I just smiled and hoped he'd drop his camera in the sea. I dont like to ask folk to move. I just find another competition untill the coast is clear. Great video again Tom thanks.
Sorry i ment ANOTHER COMPOSITION.
This sentiment from both of you guys is part of why I enjoy your content and approach so much. The photography community, as with any, is so heavily influenced by the mentors and voices folks look to. Living and showcasing / teaching and advocating for a relaxed and friendly inclusive humble approach is as powerful as it is valuable. Thank you!
Thomas, you made my day in the last video. You should never apologize for being kind and giving photographers a good name.
I really admire how humble you are. And I even saw tears in your eyes when they came in your shot which I can completely understand. Keep up the good work...
You are right. And I remember how cautious your where in one of you're earlier videos ... when you did your best not to put your tracks in the sand on the beach ... Nice of you! To be polite, and care about other photographers! Thumbs upp!
Ah yes, I must return to Harris. Beautiful beaches :)
Completely agree. Stay true to you Tom 👍
Your Character is the best picture you can share with the world, Thomas. I'm a subscriber before the first 10.000 and i'm glad you have not change since then! Your love and respect for the surroundings is still the same! Keep up the great work! Cheers from Greece. 🤗🤗🤗
Really like all your videos Thomas! You've inspired me to step out of my comfort zone and try to film my own blog. We'll just have to see how it works out. Thanks again and keep the great videos coming!
I love how humble you are Thomas! Great inspiration :)
Another great wee video Tom and I think deep down a lot of us are a bit shy when it comes to asking strangers to kindly move or pose or whatever but handled absolutely correctly. New tripod looks fab and indeed very stable, good luck, may you get many happy years from it, thanks for sharing.
Great advice Tom. Good to stay humble and also allow others to enjoy the landscape as much and we do.
Just shows why you are so admired… a more recent video where you took care to move around a beach to not leave footmarks was just incredible to see. Respect Tom.
Very enjoyable and informative video, most of all your pertinent message about sharing the scenery. Nice to hear you found a good tripod at Hunt's Photo & Video; I first purchased from them back in the 1980's and 90% of my current gear is from their Manchester, NH store. I always look forward to seeing your next video.
🧡 Enduro Tripods. Bought the travel tripod (GTT204M2) last year. I’ve had the 304 carbon fiber version for 5 years. Sturdy, no maintenance, and east to take apart and clean. The one you have is a monster !
You're a gentleman....total respect you for your comments....makes me appreciate your work more !
Nicely put words regarding some other photographers and people being in a shot. Be we photographers, tourists, walkers or whatever we are all equal and no more important than anyone else. I think it’s important to respect others and the landscape itself. The tripod looks like it would be very stable, think you made a good purchase there 👍🏻
Such respect and humility... you’re a good guy Thomas Heaton
Totally understand where you're coming from Thomas! Thankfully I live in an area where people are super nice and won't mind moving for a few moments so I can get a shot! I've stood in the middle of a street with my tripod( it wasn't that busy of a street) but when cars passed me they all waved and said hi! I think it all just matters on the culture and environment you're in at the time! Love your work! Keep it up!
Thomas, I’m so glad you said exactly how I feel about that crowd! They’re the primary source of litter too!!
Great to see the patience and humility to accept that you're not entitled to take the shot. In an era of instant gratification and point and shoot photos, it's nice to see someone exhibit the patience or simply accept that you may not get the shot on that day. As for the knackered Manfrotto tripod, try carefully drilling the old bolts out and should be able to find some replacements. Keep up the great content Tom, great job
Good choice of tripod Thomas! I think you'll be happy with it over the long haul. I purchased a similar Induro tripod several years back and it has served me very well. Never had any quality issues with it and it's still working as it did the first week I had it. I wouldn't hesitate to by another Induro product in the future.
Thomas, I have the same Manfrotto tripod as your old one. If you ever fix it, you could also change the feet for rubber feet with retractable spikes (Manfrotto 204SPK3).
The spikes are a little short and, because they’re threaded to allow movement of the rubber domes, you need to keep them clean. But otherwise I’ve found them to be a decent upgrade to the tripod.
Wow! Heaton bought something that I’ve been using for 3 years now. I am really happy about my Induro GIT304L. I’ve got two of the bases: one for landscape and panoramas and the other for my wildlife setup, with the Wimberley head mounted to it. I truly love the fact that you can completely disassemble and clean it. TMI, but I’ve had a few showers with that tripod now. You will really enjoy this piece of kit Thomas.
Good for you sir! I love your perspective!
man that is one big tripod! :O
thanks for sharing all this beautiful content with us!
really enjoyed watching this
Love your comments on gear and people. Cheers
Really enjoyed last weeks video Thomas! It was initially bugging me you wouldn't bother politely asking them to scoot because they almost certainly would and probably wouldn't think much of it.... but you really changed my opinion shortly after when you clarified that they have just as much a right to be there as you do. I think you explained yourself perfectly well the first time around but thanks for sharing your story! It's a good part of why I think your photography channel does so well! Keep it up, hope to see you in the field some day!
Totally agree with you Tom, and you just confirmed my already great opinion of you! Great attitude!
Tom, I really appreciate your thoughts on the situation in the last video - I think its a very good application of the golden rule - all to rare these days. Also, I've had that model Induro for a while and think its great. I hope it serves you well.
great vid as usual Thomas, i am familiar with the Induro brand, i have their CF monopod, fantastic light yet solid product, i am sure the tripod will serve you very well going forward, Jamie
I have the same one and love this tripod, use it for both my gimbal head with my 500 f/4 prime and my landscape gear.
Hi Thomas!
As always, great content! Your are my greatest inspiration for getting out for photography and you have helped me so much on my own small journey trying to capture great images. This might be the first time I slightly disagree with something you said. Not about avoiding being an entitled, big-tripodded photographer, but about asking people to move. Albeit dependent on the situation, asking a few people to move to get the shot does not fall into that category. I find that if you ask politely people are more than happy to move and most often it's because they didn't notice that they were in the shot. If, however, this is what people are actually thinking about me when I ask, I might stop doing that. Anyway, your deeper message about not owning the landscape, I fully endorse!
For many many years, I've used the same Manfrotto that you used to use. Manfrotto makes spiked feet for it, which have the added advantage of also letting you use rubber feet. Since this is my only tripod, I can use it with spikes in grass or with rubber on the wood floors of my house. Weight is the biggest issue for me, so I prefer the lighter weight of the Manfrotto. I also strap it to the side of my bag and it fits nicely into one of the side pockets, which the Induro will not do. I occasionally have needed the center pole, and shoot at a very fast shutter speed to compensate. Finally, you can put the Manfrotto to the ground by sliding the center pole up and to the side. It's a bit awkward but its workable. I also rinse it off with fresh water after every trip where it might have picked up mud or salt.
Thomas, you lucked out on your tripod choice. I did lots of homework and have the same one (My wife and I share 3 Induro sticks of different sizes.) We had a quiver of RRS sticks and heads that have all been sold and replaced with Induro Sticks and three different brand heads: 1 for ball head (Arca Swiss Monoball), 1 for gimbal (Mongoose 3.6 Gimbal Head), 1 for pan/tilt (Manfrotto 405.). I have the ball head mounted on the standard base plate, pan tilt mounted on a center column and the gimbal on a leveling base. All of them drop right in that awesome wide stable module Grand base. It is the best "System" we have found and have a lot of hours pounding them into submission in pursuit of the shot😎🤙 Our Induro sticks spend time in knee deep salt water which we try to rinse before collapsing them if we can find a beach shower. After a while, I find they are very easy to pull apart and drop the whole kit in a warm bath to soak. Keep up the good work. Oh, yea! I find it easier to clone out than confront. I am personally glad to see people out enjoying the scene I am trying to capture and feel saddened if I am the only one around to enjoy it. My wife and I were shoulder to shoulder, tripods nested with 30 other photographers taking a sunrise shot of Mesa Arch, we both got fantastic shots, but the best part was talking with photographers from around the world. Enjoy life, enjoy people, and get the shot if you can.
Nice to hear your thought process of asking people to move. I probably would've been patient as well.
My ears perked up when you mentioned Hunts. I grew up a couple towns away from their first location which started as a pharmacy. There's quite a bit of history in the company....clipped from their website:
Begun as a pharmacy in 1889 and acquired by pharmacist Solomon Farber in 1952, Hunt's began building its camera business during the 1950s under the visionary leadership of Solomon's son, Jack. As interest in photography grew, Hunt's began shifting its emphasis from the pharmacy business to the business of cameras and accessories. By 1993, imaging equipment became Hunt's primary focus.
Last time I was there, the pharmacy was still a small part of daily operations.
Loving the look of the new studio. Some acoustic treatment when you get a moment would really help. I am with you on not moving the people who were "in the way". I have just come back from Whitestable Bay, I had a lovely composition in mind but there was a family having a picnic right where I wanted to stand. I wouldn't ever dream of asking them to move. Keep up the good work.
You know, I love the outro music you have on your videos...I always listen to the end just to enjoy it...Doing my part to up your audience retention stats ;)
Thank you for reminding all of us that character is the true measure of a person, regardless of their station in life.
Love it. Great observational content (made me laugh) and a good straight forward review.
Fantastic tripod Thomas, I have the same model and love it. A favorite among wildlife photographers as it became obvious as an alternative to Gitzo at half the price.
You get a long way in life with a smile and asking politely =) I was very skeptic when you bought that light benro tripod but congrats with the new “heavyweight” =)
You are so right. Thanks for sharing.
I have watched everyone of your videos and admire you as an artist. But today, my respect for you grew several folds...
I admired your attitude towards those other photographers- you are a true gentleman. Well done!
by the smile on your face i know you had someone in mind when you were telling about those photographers. but Thomas, what a big tripod you have.
I've used your new tripod's little brother for about seven years and I think you'll come to really appreciate it. I've never had a problem, it's rock solid and I love mine. FYI that removable center core allows you to replace it with something known as a centering column, which is probably more interesting for video than still, but it lets you level the camera on the tripod without the hassles of trying to tweak each leg and getting it right. all in all, a good purchase if you ask me.
Well said life’s too short to stress about having fun. There will be other opportunities for sure. Nice tripod I’m sure it will treat ya right. Thanks for sharing
Thomas you are a great photographer, with first class manners! There is nothing wrong with that and you should be proud! Keep up the good work.
Very nice looking tripod by the way!
Very nice to hear a viewpoint like your explaining
Very rare now for sure
Respect my friend
Very glad to hear your take on photographer entitlement to location from last weeks video. I was surprised at how many replies there were in that last video that seemed to suggest the photographers use of these locations is some how primary to anyone elses use. I know you've said Nick was very polite when he asked the group to move, and I think that's a fine approach if you can strike the right tone and circumstances. But it also seemed clear to me from his facial expressions in that vid that he felt less deferential towards them than you did. I think I prefer your instincts to Nicks, I hope you don't start to compromise on that too much.
Had similar experiences. Last year other “professional” got too close to a snowy owl nest. Scared them away ruining it for every one. Many experiences with others moving in front of every one else. Your comments are right on.
I second the recommendation for Hunt's. They're my local store here and they've always treated me fairly well.
Hi Tom I’ve had an Induro tripod for about 7 years & it’s great.
Great comment about “owning” the scene.
Also, my experience is that for every situation where a person is “in the way” I have 25 cases where people graciously, and on their own, move out of the shoot.
I enjoyed your explanation about asking people to move. I am also reluctant to do that and totally agree with you that they have as much right to be there as I do. Sometimes, though people are rather unthinking and/or just unaware that there are photographers trying to shoot the scene they are blocking. No matter what, it's tricky, and Nick did an admirable job. Nice solid tripod, the Induro, though it looks like the legs are spread a little wide when it's closed up. It certainly looks solid as a rock. Cheers, Bob.
very good points, I once rappelled off Corona arch and the great thing is there are many different angles to photograph it. When encountering a group of people at a famous site or location I've found it can be a great opportunity to challenge yourself to compose the image more uniquely, (.e wider anger, differs view point, long exposure, etc)
Very practical. I’m a fan of you now 🧡
Thanks for a nice vlog! Good tips and I agree with you! Everyone has to stand somewhere :)
Hey Tom, I just happen to have the same Manfrotto tripod, that was in a pretty much identical state as yours, couldn't really tighten the clamps either. But I just disassembled/cleaned it up entirely from its sea salt deposits and corrosion, and now it's basically like new! It's worth the effort :)
It's a bit tedious, but with a bit of patience and the tools it's easy to do!
the spikes are awesome, I used for mine Locktite to keep them secure....!
Awesome office setup..
Looks too good 😉👍🏼
Loving the ambience of your studio and will be great to how you;ve set it up when completed. In terms of the new tripod, are you looking to switch to a new ballhead or you planning to stick with the manfrotto?
oh nooo, i also need a new ball head.
Arcatech GP for versatility and compactness. Dpreview rated it #1 amongst midsize. FLM and RRS are other high end brands for heavyweight setups.
Also the part that comes out is handy for putting in a leveling base. Usually for video when the legs aren't level but you need the camera to be.
For affordable beefy tripods for those who can't get an Induro, I've had good luck with the Innorel RT80C. Sirui also makes an aluminum W series tripod meant to be waterproof and super tall.
Nice sturdy tripod ,thanx for the review..
Trespassers make or break a composition,,,,I prefer ro include them if I can than to ask them move away since the landscape is theirs just as mine ...
I didn't read the comments on the last video, but I totally understood where you were coming from. I was glad you got your shot too!
Thomas, a little blue Loctite (non-permanent thread sealer) will do the trick on the screw-in tripod feet. It works the keep them from coming out accidentally, but is non-permanent if you need to swap-out for the spikes.
Well done Tom, I have the exact same tripod (from Dale Photographic) and agree with your conclusion about its stability. One word of warning though, don't undo the leg locks too far. I did this once on the Montparnasse building in Paris, the leg came apart and a very important looking shim fell out and disappeared down a decking gap! Having said that I got a new one, from the very helpful Induro UK people :-)
Great pick there. Have been looking at Induro for a while as a cost effective alternative to Gitzo and RRS.
For that model you should look at adding a 75mm half ball which will allow you to level your head without leveling the legs as well.. much quicker.
Plus you can use them for a nice video head with 75mm half ball like the Manfrotto 502A which also gives you the ability to level from the head.
“Salt Crustaceans” are now my new favorite tripod feature.
Nice shout out to Hunt's Photo! I've been a customer of theirs since they were in Malden Ma (now many locations). First class people and originization!
You're a good man, Charlie Brown. 🙂
I hear what you're saying about asking people to move although I was surprised when you mentioned in the previous video that they were all photographers. With that in mind they should have had the knowledge to keep out of someone else's shot, especially as they were so close by and could see you both standing there with tripods set up and waiting. It's not about owning the place, it's just courtesy. You've travelled a long way and hiked there with your gear as the other people did so surely they would understand. Thankfully they did in the end and were fine about it. Best of luck with the new tripod - it looks a beast!
Won't lie but you could still be a #Nice' photographer and just politely ask them to move if they would be able/ willing to.. it's not entitlement its basic common decency to ask. I think the basic and real true answer is that you were just a bit afraid to upset someone Thom and that isn't a bad thing - I believe this to be more true considering your emotions after your friend asked them to move.
This is my view as well. Admittedly, being 5'2" and cute helps, because I can politely ask them to move, just for long enough to get the shot. And I've honestly never had someone get upset about it.
Do they stammer when they reply?
Good one it for landscape photography.👍 Thank! Thomas.
Much respect! You are a true gentleman.
Great video Thomas!
Very very well said Tom, a great example to us all
I am planning to get the MT055CXPRO3. What are your views about it?
Hello Tom, Hunt's Photo is my store here in New England. Great place I was there this afternoon for the annual Hunt's Show ....
Thank you.....thank you ....thank you .... first 5 min = most valuable lesson ever !!!
Crazy, years back I bought an 055 Magfiber (similar to your 055) and about a year ago I bought a Induro GIT404XL. Just like you, I realized how insanely stable it was nearly instantly. I think you'll be happy with it. I'm just a little sad, as its hard to travel with mine. I have to take checked bag for short trips because of the length, but I may buy a GIT305L if I see a great price and keep short trips to carry on. One other thing, their warranty is second to none. A quick call and a picture, and they send you a replacement segment to bolt on. Great company.
I appreciate your patience, it’s a characteristic of a very good landscape photographer but I like Nick’s approach. It’s how you ask people that defines whether you’re acting like an entitled douche bag or a polite photographer that was in the middle of a timely setup. Nice explanation and congrats on the new tripod. Looks like a winner! Cheers!
My experience with Manfrotto and Induro is pretty extensive and they both have good and bad points. Watch your legs extending with the induro as one leg on my CLT 413 has a habit coming off completely which is a pain but easily fixed. I used to use the 055probx but i got sick of the center column screws breaking on me every few weeks and constantly catching my hands in the snap locks, so i switched to enduro because their center column lock nuts are absolutely unbreakable! Plus they give you a bag that fits your head and spikes and a mini center column for when you want to go low to the ground and you cant catch your hands in the twist locks!
You are a great ambassador for landscape photography.
Congrats on the tripod Thomas, I got the CLT404L and it's a beast in regard to sturdiness. Fun fact: I had a Manfrotto before the Induro as well and switched because the Manfrotto broke. I keep cursing about the extra weight, but once I put it down that's all the reassurance I need.
As for people walking into a composition, I'm very much the same as you, but I get really annoyed if those people aren't actually taking photographs, but instead are just standing there and talking to each other, all the while seeing me with a camera pointing right in their direction.
When I got back from Moab, I definitely had non-buyers remorse because I didn't pick up one of the Induro tripods. I was going to try to put off purchasing another tripod for another six months or so but my current tripod decided to self retire. I ended up buying a different tripod but the ones at the conference really looked and felt nice. I'm glad you got one and i hope it gives you years of useful service.
Thomas, you are a good example. Unfortunately in this day an age people rarely consider others, it's refreshing to hear your attitude, good on you. cheers.
I'm actually early again :P
I've also encountered that type of photographer. While photographing golden hour up at the standing stones in the Lake District, there was a photographer there deliberately blocking the shots others were setting up & even at one point claimed that it was 'their view'.
Recently had a similar issue with my manfrotto clasp, get a dremel, it will come in handy for putting in a cross notch for a pozi-drive. My old manny is like new. Sadly had to save weight so i'm carrying a befree at the moment.
Ps, some stunning weather down borrowdale today. All the best.
Absolutely spot on Tom.
Awesome video Thomas and great discussion about "nature hoagers". I used to have an induro tripod, and loved it until I used it along the coast for a few months... If you don't clean every joint each shoot and tighten everything fully, the locks will stick beyond repair and won't be usable at all lol. Just a word of caution.
Well said. Much respect.
Well said. I've run into photographers on both ends of the spectrum and the good ones are always so much better to be around.
I've used a couple of Induro tripods for several years and can confirm that they are great and reliable long term. The twist clamp connections are also really easy to disassemble and clean and you won't have any corrosion issues with them as they are all plastic and carbon fibre.
A sane and sensible attitude to photography and life.
This is how i feel about things, as a wildlife/macro photographer you get what you get, you can't always control everything, its the challenge of getting the shot that makes the whole process worthwhile.
Thank you for new video and reminding people about the importance of good manners) Also I would like to recommend you to watch viseos/google about the connivance of level bases in tripods like your new one - I guess you would like to have one after that.
I had one and I loved it, very good tripod for the money. Great in rivers!
Thank you for saying that, Thomas. I've encountered "that type" of photographer several times, and I always have a similar reaction, and fear that everyone else will associate me with them, simply by the fact that I have a camera. It's a bit irrational, but still a fear. Anyway, thanks for sharing. It truly made me feel like less of an outcast.
Late last year i was at a lookout in the mountains west of where i live shooting a casual shot in not so good light just for the record and some young people with oversized smartphones and who were noisy and obnoxious just shoved there way in and started "Instagramming" then one of them destroyed a prominant grass tree flower spike that was over the fence (these iconic aussie plants take years to grow to maturity). As much as i want to believe that being the better person will change the world, the reality is in my area its getting worse and people like that are becoming very commonplace at the easy to get to lookouts and walks. And dont get me started on tourists who have NO boundaries and no respect for others or for the place where they are at. I know its a bit of a negative comment but thats what we face here in our area on a regular basis and it does make you want to just yell at people after a while! Phew i think i need to find a quiet space :-) haha
You are right on with your regard to asking people to move and the aggressive photographer.
I noticed the new Induro in your last video, but wondered if it was something you'd borrowed here in the States or something you bought. I bought the GIT204 awhile back, but also bought the Induro HB75 Leveling Adapter as well. It really makes it easy to level the camera quickly! I got that idea from Nick as a matter of fact. I was unsure of you carrying your camera around on the Induro over your shoulder since they don't recommend doing that. By the way, the GIT in the name stands for "Grand Induro Tripod." Once you get used to the operation of the twist release of the legs, you'll find it's fast & easy to use. you only need to turn the knobs 1/4 turn. Mine also came with large, flat feet that adjust for angle and that can be bolted down to some sort of platform. Overall, I love the Induro line. The GIT240 is my second one! I also use their ball heads & their 5-way Pan Heads. Welcome to the Induro Club!
I've got a regular 055 Manfrotto, but those clamps are replaceable parts. I replaced mines years ago. I think you will be able to fix your carbon fiber tripod as well. And one more thing, Induro and Benro are owned by the same company.
Thomas, so far as I know, Induro and Benro are both brands of a Chinese parent firm. Yilee, makes both, and is distributed by MAC Group in the USA. I have had an Induro for some time, and it is very sturdy, but not quite as nice (light) as the Miller it was a knock off of. Very well made though, so a good buy. Recently I got a lighter travel model from Desmond, a small US distributor of Chinese brands, and I really like it as my “light option”. I got spikes for both, which is useful. You might actually like the leveling bowl for your Induro, it does make pianos quicker to set up. Notice about Induro : www.imaginginfo.com/publication/article.jsp?id=2065&pubId=2